39 Flat Belly Snacks

All the crunches in the world won’t give you a flat stomach if you’re not eating the right foods. Even if you’re conscientious at mealtime, those snacks in between meals can really trip you up. The ideal flat belly snacks are high in protein and low in calories to fill your stomach, satisfy your appetite, and help keep you from making poor decisions when you’re starving for something to snack on.

Try these 39 snacks for a flat belly, pair them with regular cardio and fat-burning exercise, and your six-pack will soon begin to show through.

1. Eggs Great for breakfast or as healthy snack, eggs are the perfect shot of protein. Eat them scrambled, hard boiled, or whipped together with your favorite veggies into a healthy omelet. Enjoy eggs in these skinny recipes: Individual Egg and Spinach Bowls (featured above), Avocado and Egg Salad Sandwich, Pita Pocket Breakfast Sandwich, and Avocado Breakfast Pizzas.

2. ApplesEating an apple a day won’t just keep the doctor away, it’ll keep weight gain at bay. Apples are filled with about five grams of fiber, and they’re nearly 85% water which helps you feel full. Snack on Baked Apple Chips for a healthy snack and enjoy Clean Eating Apple Pie for dessert.

3. Fat-Free Greek YogurtLow in calories with a soaring protein content, Greek yogurt is an effective tool to cut your daily caloric intake. Reach for the plain kind and top it with your own freshly sliced fruits instead of buying the flavored kind, which often contains added sugar. Learn about these 8 Interesting Ways to Use Greek Yogurt and try making your own with this How to Make Your Own Greek Yogurt tutorial.

4. Quinoa Veggie RollsThese yummy roll are made with multiple flat-belly superfoods, including avocado, carrots, spinach, and the main ingredient, fiber and protein rich quinoa.

5. BlueberriesFilled with antioxidants, Vitamin C and fiber, blueberries help banish belly fat and may also lower your risk for heart disease and diabetes. These recipes for Vanilla Quinoa and Roasted Blueberry Breakfast Bowls and Skinny Mini Blueberry Cheesecakes are so good, you’ll never know they’re also boosting your weight loss.

6. RaspberriesNot only are raspberries a good source of fiber, they contain ketones, a substance that’s been shown in animal studies to prevent increases in body fat. Try Clean Eating Raspberry Oat Bars and this Raw Kale Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette.